Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jesper de Jong stuns Roland Garros: Dutchman defeats former winner Stan Wawrinka (41)
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong reached the second round of Roland Garros for the third consecutive year after defeating former champion Stan Wawrinka. The 25-year-old secured the victory in four s...
Seawater is still dangerously cold; luckily for Mike, Twan and Lars, there’s ’t Gele Tentje for a cold beer: ‘What a relaxed atmosphere’
The sea water remains dangerously cold for swimming, prompting warnings from the Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade about risks like hypothermia and drowning. Instead of swimming, beachgoers are opting to re...
Freek de Jonge heads to theaters with show based on memoirs
Dutch comedian Freek de Jonge will return to the stage with a new theater production titled "Wisten Wij Veel," based on his memoirs. The show is scheduled to run until the summer of 2027 and focuses o...
Zandvoort parking lots filling up fast on tropical Whit Monday
On Whit Monday, parking lots at coastal beaches and recreational areas, particularly in Zandvoort, filled up rapidly due to the warm weather and public holiday. The influx of visitors seeking the beac...
In the footsteps of the Romans: excursion through Spaarnwoude
Stichting Oer-IJ is hosting a walking excursion through Spaarnwoude Park on Sunday, June 7, to explore the Roman history of Velsen. Participants will learn about the two Roman forts and naval ports th...
Zandvoort beach crowded, municipality urges visitors to take bikes or public transport
The municipality of Zandvoort is advising beachgoers to use public transport or bicycles as parking lots have reached full capacity. Significant traffic congestion has been reported on the N200 betwee...
Beach and inland water parking lots filling up
Parking lots at beaches and recreational lakes across the Netherlands are reaching capacity this Whit Monday afternoon. Many people are visiting these areas to enjoy the public holiday.
Deaths in Israeli attacks on Gaza
At least two people, including a six-year-old girl, were killed following an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian health officials, seventeen others...
Questions surrounding Ali Dia (23) who died in Lebanon rocket attack after being sent back from Amsterdam
Ali Dia, a 23-year-old who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was killed in an Israeli rocket attack in South Lebanon after being deported from the Netherlands in December 2023. While online propag...
Woman on mobility scooter falls into water in ’s-Graveland
A woman fell into the water with her mobility scooter on Monday afternoon along the Beresteinseweg in ’s-Graveland. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and police, arrived at the scene ne...
The contours of a new Ajax became visible in Volendam
Big and bare on the boulevard: The Sunbather has been a coastal eye-catcher for sixty years
The 'Zonnebaadster' statue on the Zandvoort boulevard is celebrating its 60th anniversary during this Pentecost weekend. Located near Badhuisplein, the iconic sculpture has remained a prominent coasta...
Amsterdam crowned national champions after shoot-outs against Den Bosch
Iranian delegation arrives in Qatar for negotiations
A high-level Iranian delegation, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Monday for negotiations. The delegation also incl...
Pardon for convicted Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha
Convicted Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has been granted a pardon, as announced by Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen. Sokha had been serving a 27-year sentence of house arrest...
Max Verstappen reaches milestone in Canada; Red Bull bosses hope for quick commitment from Dutch star
Max Verstappen secured his first podium of the year by finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix, marking a milestone for Red Bull-powered engines. While the team's leadership is pushing for a quick ...
Packed house at completion of Heemstede community center and flexible housing. First residents move in immediately.
Heemstede has inaugurated a new residential complex at the corner of Glipperweg and Prinsenlaan, consisting of 18 flexible housing units and a community center. The first residents moved in immediatel...
Kremlin calls attacks on Kyiv retaliation, continues attacks
The Kremlin announced that it will continue its missile attacks on Kyiv as retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian strike on student housing in the occupied Luhansk region. Russia claims the Friday attac...
Onze Gezellen fails to surprise title favorites Olympia Haarlem again: 'I wasn't hitting my spots anymore'
Olympia Haarlem secured two dominant victories over Onze Gezellen on Saturday afternoon, strengthening their position as title favorites. The defending champions relied on exceptional pitching and str...
Tallon Griekspoor assisted by Maria Sharapova's former coach at Roland Garros: 'He has achieved a lot'
Top-ranked Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is receiving coaching advice from veteran Swedish coach Thomas Högstedt during Roland Garros in Paris. Högstedt, who previously coached Maria Sharapo...